BAXTER ELEMENTARY

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506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Baxter Elementary School is a public primary school located in Baxter, Minnesota, and operates as part of the Brainerd Public Schools (ISD 181) district. Situated on Fairview Road, the school serves a local community of young learners, typically focusing on foundational education from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from the shared resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support of the Brainerd school system, which is committed to fostering academic achievement and a positive learning environment for its students.

The school is characterized by its dedication to community-centered education and student growth. By utilizing the official district website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and essential resources for parents. Baxter Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure that children develop the necessary skills for future academic success within the Brainerd area.

506

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAXTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	11
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
462 (91.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.8%)
Hispanic
11 (2.2%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)454-6400
Website:	http://brainerdbaxter.ss12.sharpschool.com/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 107